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Azelie Ziegler Shelby

Azelie Ziegler Shelby is an attorney at Shelby Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, estate planning, immigration, workers’ compensation, and personal injury law, with a strong background in motion practice. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1993, she is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Law Center, where she served on the Jessup International Moot Court Team.

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Having an estate plan in place is crucial for every adult

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Last Modified on Feb 05, 2025

Life is uncertain, and while it’s impossible to predict the future, it is possible for a Louisiana adult to take specific steps to protect interests and secure peace of mind.…

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Why it’s a smart time to revise existing estate plans

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Last Modified on Feb 06, 2025

Life is unpredictable, and changes are inevitable. The choices a person made for his or her long-term plans may no longer be applicable or relevant. This is why it is…

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Common reasons why people skip estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

Thinking about the future can be difficult for some Louisiana adults. There are many reasons someone may skip estate planning, but this process is beneficial for individuals of all ages…

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Trust fund vs. will: which is better?

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Last Modified on Aug 08, 2024

Louisiana property holders may think the best way to pass their assets on after they pass away is to include them in a will, but this is often not the…

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Reduce family conflict while estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

The future is uncertain, but one thing Louisiana families can do to preserve their interests is to have specific plans in place. Estate planning is the process of protecting beneficiaries…

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Could the 601 waiver help me avoid deportation?

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Last Modified on Sep 17, 2024

If you are an immigrant who has been living undocumented in the United States for a year or more, you may become subject to deportation and a 10-year reentry ban.…

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